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Structure I

Introduction to the Structure


Introduction
Dilina Hettiarachchi
Visiting Lecturer

Director/Structural Engineer

Civil & Structural Engineering Consultants (Pvt) Ltd

dilina@csec.lk
Course Outline
Introduction to the Structure
Basic Mathematics
Static Behaviour of Structure
Forces Identification tension, compression, truss analysis
Stability
Stress and Strain
Shear and Bending
Structural Behaviour failure, buckling, deflection
Duration and Assessment
Duration 24 hours (6Nos. x 4 hours)
Assessment 100% Theory Examination
What is structure
The structure of a building (or other object) is the part which is responsible
for maintaining the shape of the building under the inuence of the forces,
loads and other environmental factors to which it is subjected.
What is Structure?
What is Structure?
What is Structure?
Analogy
Skeleton of 206 bones structure
If any of those bones were to break, or if
any of the joints between those bones
were to disconnect or seize up, your
injured body would fail structurally (and
cause you a great deal of pain!).
Understanding the Structures
When it comes to structures, there are two main requirements of any
structure;
Safety
A structure must carry the expected loads without collapsing as a whole and without any
part of it collapsing. Safety in this respect depends on two factors;
The loading the structure is designed to carry has been correctly assessed.
The strength of the materials used in the structure has not deteriorated.

Serviceability
A structure must be designed in such a way that it doesnt deect or crack unduly in use.
It is difcult or impossible to completely eliminate these things the important thing is
that the deection and cracking are kept within certain limits.
It must also be ensured that vibration does not have an adverse effect on the structure
Why do I Need to Learn about Structure?
You may be wondering why you need to study structures at all..
As an architect, it is important that you understand the principles of
structural behaviour.
Moreover, with some basic training there is no reason why architects
cannot design simple structural members themselves.
On larger projects architects work in inter-disciplinary teams which usually
include structural engineers.
It is therefore important to understand the role of the structural engineer
and the language and terms that the structural engineer uses.

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